The balance of fluid and electrolytes can easily be altered

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The balance of fluid and electrolytes can easily be altered. A few reasons electrolytes are lost include when taking diuretics, having a fever, having diarrhea, eating large quantities of carbohydrates, eating a high-protein diet, and eating a diet with excessive salt intake. Pick three of reasons electrolytes are lost and identify what electrolytes are lost and how it's corrected. Also identify the significance of deficiency in these electrolytes (signs/symptoms your patient may experience and potential life threatening complications that could arise).

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